Spring Design Manual

The new edition of the Spring Design Manual ensures that engineers and designers have access to the latest SAE spring-related documents.

Includes updated editions of these manuals:

Design and Applications of Helical and Spiral Springs (HS-795)

• Fundamental Considerations
• Spring Materials
• Cold Wound Helical and Spiral Springs
• Hot Coiled Helical Springs
• Design of Helical Springs

Design and Manufacture of Torsion Bar Springs (HS-796)

• Design Calculations
• Design of End Fastening
• Control of Assembly Position
• Material and Processing
• Fatigue Life
• Torsion Bar Spring Applications
• Stabilizer Bars

SAE Manual for Incorporating Pneumatic Springs in Vehicle Suspension Design (HS-1576)

• Basic Principles of Pneumatic Springs
• Types of Pneumatic Springs
• Pneumatic Spring Application Considerations on Commercial Vehicles
• Low Gamma Gas Heat Sink and Pneumatic Damping
• Auxiliary Equipment
• Physical Application Considerations

Also includes:

Design and Application of Leaf Springs (HS-788)

• General Data
• Nomenclature and Specifications
• Design Elements
• Geometry
• Design Calculations
• Installation Effects
• Interleaf Friction
• Operating Stress and Fatigue Life
• Material and Processing
• Design and Data for Single Leaf Springs

Design and Manufacture of Coned Disk Spring (Belleville Springs) and Spring Washers (HS-1582)

• Definition and Representation
• Nomenclature Units
• Calculation and Formulae, Single Disk
• Single Disk, Load-Deflection Diagrams
• Design Considerations
• Design Stresses
• Materials and Finishes
• Design Examples
• Manufacturing and Tolerances
• Modified Disk Spring Shapes
• Spring Washers

In addition, seven related SAE Standards and Recommended Practices developed by the Spring Committee and its subcommittees are included.